Sep 24, 2024 | Cancer Center News
As part of the Cancer Center at Illinois’ (CCIL) monthly segment at WCIA, CCIL Program Leader Erik Nelson was featured for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Nelson discussed new developments in ovarian cancer research and shared what motivates him to work in this...
Sep 3, 2024 | Cancer Center News
The Illini 4000 team was featured on WCIA in August, after riders finished their cross-country ride to fight cancer. The group raised more than $60,000 for cancer research and patient support services. The non-profit organization was founded in 2006 and is dedicated...
Jul 18, 2024 | Cancer Center News
CCIL program leader Brendan Harley was featured on WCIA for Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Researchers worldwide are working to better understand the aggessive brain tumor so they can find new ways to help patients. Watch the interview to hear from Harley about his...
Jul 8, 2024 | Cancer Center News
Joseph Irudayaraj, CCIL Associate Director for Shared Resources, recently shared new research on WCIA that shows promise for cancer patients post-surgery. His lab developed a novel wound healing technology that aims to help patients heal more quickly. You can see his...
Jun 13, 2024 | Cancer Center News
The CCIL’s Cancer Research Advocacy Group (CRAG) was featured on WCIA during National Cancer Survivors Month. CRAG formed in 2015 to bring a patient perspective to investigators and inform patient-centric solutions. CRAG includes more than a dozen survivors,...
Jun 3, 2024 | Cancer Center News
The CCIL was featured on WCIA during National Cancer Research Month. CCIL Associate Director for Translational Research and Development Timothy Fan discussed new developments in cancer research and the critical role research plays in finding new ways to help patients....
Apr 25, 2024 | Cancer Center News
The CCIL was featured on WCIA during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. CCIL member Michael Spinella shared the results of his lab’s testicular cancer research, including the development of epigenetic drugs to help patients who don’t respond to...
Mar 28, 2024 | Cancer Center News
A new monthly segment on WCIA will feature the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) and provide an opportunity for CCIL scientists to share research developments that will help cancer patients worldwide. Director Rohit Bhargava appeared in the first installment to talk...
